The ivory scepter with the longest Linear A inscription known, found in Knossos. Credit: A. Kanta et al. The object was uncovered in one of the rooms of a Neopalatial-phase building (1700-1450 BCE) ...
A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.